Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2017

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We are proud and excited to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2017 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. This sale features Part I of the Covered Bridge Collection, with fresh rarities that are coming out of storage for the first time in numerous years. Trophy notes from many chartered banks and the now famous Bank of Canada serial #5 set are both pieces of this collection garnering a frenzy.
The fur trade industry and the Hudson’s Bay Company have been a most important part of Canada’s heritage. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, a major piece of Canada’s history is being offered with a large collection of Hudson’s Bay tokens, card tokens, scrip and medals. Other selections from numerous consignors round out another outstanding auction including a nice Edmonton quarter collection and the second-last offering of the Richard Cooper Collection. Much anticipation surrounds these collections as individuals are planning on attending the sale from all over North America in hopes of an opportunity in obtaining a piece of this historic event. We feel privileged to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our contributors who have placed their faith in us.
Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after The Toronto Coin Expo.
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Breton Tokens - Four pieces with Courteau's "mysterious busts"759 - Breton Tokens - Four pieces with Courteau's "mysterious busts"
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 992 (Co. 47 NL, CH LC-53A1); Br 1002 (Co. 41 NL, CH LC 58A1); Br 1006 (Co. 45 W, CH WE-15); Br 1007 (Co. 46 NL, CH LC-59B1). All VF+. The busts o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Six ICCS-graded tokens.760 - Breton Tokens - Six ICCS-graded tokens.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 919 (CH PE-7C4) ICCS EF-45 (Cert. No. CZ 529); Br 990 (Co. 33NL, CH LC-51A1) ICCS VF-20 (Cert. No. YA 813); Br 990 (Co. 33NL, CH LC-51A2) ICCS F-15
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Breton Tokens - Lot of 40 tokens.761 - Breton Tokens - Lot of 40 tokens.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 990 (Co. 33 NL) x3 (comprising CH LC-51A1 x1, LC-51A2 x2); Br 992 (Co. 47, CH LC-53A1) x8; Br 993 (Co 50 NL) x2; Br 1003 (Co. 46W, CH WE-14) x 3; B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 280.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - A pair of Br 970.762 - Wellington Tokens - A pair of Br 970.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 31 x2, comprising CH WE-4A1, VG; CH WE-4A3, F. The second piece a clear overstrike with light residual reeding. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Rich
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 974.  Field Marshall Wellington 1813 Penny.763 - Wellington Tokens - Br 974. Field Marshall Wellington 1813 Penny.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 29, CH WE-3. Sharp EF+. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 280.00 - 320.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 974.  Field Marshall Wellington 1813 Penny.764 - Wellington Tokens - Br 974. Field Marshall Wellington 1813 Penny.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 29, CH WE-3. VF+, rev. rim flaw at 1 o'clock. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 977. Trade & Commerce 1811.765 - Wellington Tokens - Br 977. Trade & Commerce 1811.
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Co. 43, CH WE-6. VF. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 280.00 - 320.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 977. Trade & Commerce 1811.766 - Wellington Tokens - Br 977. Trade & Commerce 1811.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 43, CH WE-6. F. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 978. Marquis Wellington 1813.767 - Wellington Tokens - Br 978. Marquis Wellington 1813.
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Co. 44, CH WE-7. Sharp EF. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 979. Scarce Courteau 36 variety.768 - Wellington Tokens - Br 979. Scarce Courteau 36 variety.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH WE-8A5. A little better than VG, typical weak strike, but scarce. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 980. Wellington Halfpenny Token.769 - Wellington Tokens - Br 980. Wellington Halfpenny Token.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 39, CH WE-9. VF, but a bit granular and with abraded reverse. Presentable specimen of a scarce type. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collect
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 980. A pair of Wellington Halfpenny Token.770 - Wellington Tokens - Br 980. A pair of Wellington Halfpenny Token.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 39, CH WE-9. One F, the other VG. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Group of three: Br 969, 978, 982771 - Wellington Tokens - Group of three: Br 969, 978, 982
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 26 W (CH WE-1A3), EF, overstruck; Co 44 W (WE-7) about EF; Co. 40 NL (LC-49A2) VF+. 3 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Group of five Wellingtons.772 - Wellington Tokens - Group of five Wellingtons.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 969 (Co. 26 medal, CH WE-1A1) F; Br 972 x2 (Co. 27, WE-2B4 x1 aVF; Co. 28, WE-2B2 x1 VF+ pitted); Br 978 (Co. 44, WE-7) x1 VF; Br 979 (Co. 35, WE-8
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 984 and 985.  Wellington Pennies773 - Wellington Tokens - Br 984 and 985. Wellington Pennies
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 23, CH WE-12, EF or better; Co. 24, WE-13, VF. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 984.  Group of 3.774 - Wellington Tokens - Br 984. Group of 3.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 23, CH WE-12 x3, all VF to VF+. 3 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 985. Cossack Penny.775 - Wellington Tokens - Br 985. Cossack Penny.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 24, CH WE-13. Sharp EF+ or better, with some rev. staining. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 985. Cossack Penny, group of 2.776 - Wellington Tokens - Br 985. Cossack Penny, group of 2.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 24, CH WE-13. Both better than VF. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 986. Ciudad peninsular token.777 - Wellington Tokens - Br 986. Ciudad peninsular token.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 20, CH WE-11C1. About VF, but with slightly rough fields. The scarcer variety with the coat button near the collar. This is part of The Richar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 986 and 987.778 - Wellington Tokens - Br 986 and 987.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 17 (CH WE-11B6), strong AU but brightly cleaned and not a hint of retoning; Co 4 (WE-11A1), AU+, nicely toned and Ex:Henderson. 2 Pcs. This is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 987779 - Wellington Tokens - Br 987
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 9, CH WE-11A5, strong AU. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 987780 - Wellington Tokens - Br 987
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 10, CH WE-11A6, ICCS AU-55 (Cert. No. NT 053, noted in error as "WE-11A2" on ticket). This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Group of three: Br 986, 987, 988781 - Wellington Tokens - Group of three: Br 986, 987, 988
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 13 (CH WE-11B2) x1 EF; Co. 10 (WE-11A6) x1 EF; Co. 22 (WE-11D2) aVF. 3 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Three ICCS-graded Wellingtons.782 - Wellington Tokens - Three ICCS-graded Wellingtons.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 971 (Co. 30, CH WE-2A2) ICCS VF-30 (Cert. No. IT 637); Br 984 (Co. 23, CH WE-12) ICCS VF-30 (Cert. No. EA 469); Br 985 (Co. 24, CH WE-13.) ICCS VF-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Group of seven Wellingtons.783 - Wellington Tokens - Group of seven Wellingtons.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 969 (Co. 26, CH WE-1A3) x1 VF; Br 979 x2 (comprising Co. 28, WE-2B3 x1 VF; Co. 27, EW-2B4 aVF clipped planchet); Br 976 x2 (comprising Co. 1, WE-5A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 969, 971 and 972.  Group of 30.784 - Wellington Tokens - Br 969, 971 and 972. Group of 30.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Comprising CH 969 (Co. 26) x 9 ( comprising CH WE-1A1 x1, WE-1A2 x5, WE-1A3 x3), Br 971 (Co. 30) x12 (WE-2A1 x4, WE-2A2 x8), Br 972 (Co. 27 & 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Br 979 and 984.  Group of 35.785 - Wellington Tokens - Br 979 and 984. Group of 35.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Comprising Co. 33 (CH WE-8A1) x1, Co. 34 (WE-8A2) x5, Co. 37 (WE-8A3) x15, Co. 35 (WE-8A4) x5, Co. 36 (WE-8A5) x1 (aG, bent and corroded), Co. 38 (WE-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Group of eight overstruck pieces.786 - Wellington Tokens - Group of eight overstruck pieces.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
All with potentially discernible host coins. Br 971, Co. 30, x4 (comprising WE-2A1 x1, WE-2A2 x1, WE-2A3 x2: with the latter two one displays faint p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Wellington Tokens - Group of 35, Br 981, 982, 986, 987, 988.787 - Wellington Tokens - Group of 35, Br 981, 982, 986, 987, 988.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Co. 1 (CH WE-5A1) x1; Co. 2 (We-5A3) x1; Co. 40 (WE-10A1) x4; Co.41 (WE-10A2) x3; Co. 40 NL (LC-49A2) x7; Co. 12 (We-11B1) x2; Co. 13 (WE-11B2) x2; Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (230.00 + 46.00BP) = 276.00
 
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Br 569. A pair of Devins and Bolton788 - Br 569. A pair of Devins and Bolton
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH MT-3. Copper. One AU with lustre, the other ICCS EF-45 (Cert. No. NT 092). 2 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 300.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Br 570. Rice Sharpley's Storecard.789 - Br 570. Rice Sharpley's Storecard.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH MT-6A1. Gilt Brass. AU. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Br 575. D. Desjardins's Storecard, 1885.790 - Br 575. D. Desjardins's Storecard, 1885.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Copper. Unc with some remaining red. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Br 575. D. Desjardins's Storecard, 1885.791 - Br 575. D. Desjardins's Storecard, 1885.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Copper. Unc, much red with iridescent overtones. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Br 579 and 580. Lymburner's Cards792 - Br 579 and 580. Lymburner's Cards
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Both aer copper and Unc. The 579 with much red, the 580 Ex:Henderson. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Br 582-586.  Group of five ICCS-graded Leroux pieces.793 - Br 582-586. Group of five ICCS-graded Leroux pieces.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 582, Brass, ICCS MS-60 (Cert. EA 478); Br 583, Copper, ICCS MS-63 (Cert. OH 273); Br 584, Brass, ICCS MS-60 (Cert. EA 475); Br 585, Copper, ICCS MS
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Br 582-586.  Group of five Leroux pieces.794 - Br 582-586. Group of five Leroux pieces.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 582, Copper, red and brown Unc; Br 583, Copper, brilliant Unc; Br 584, Brass, Unc but weakly struck; Br 585, Copper, choice Unc; Br 586, Copper, co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Br 587, 587a.  Checker Club, group of three.795 - Br 587, 587a. Checker Club, group of three.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 587 x2, Br 587a x1. All copper and Unc. 3 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Br 589.  Group of four Teutonia Club tokens.796 - Br 589. Group of four Teutonia Club tokens.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
All brass, Unc. 4 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Br 607. P. O. Tremblay's Numismatist Card, 1892.797 - Br 607. P. O. Tremblay's Numismatist Card, 1892.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Group of two. One copper and Ex:Saul Hendler (JHA 54, Oct/96, lot 1300); the other white metal. Both Unc. 2 Pcs. This is part of The Richard Cooper
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Br 608. The Montreal Witness Canada Prize Competition, 1890.798 - Br 608. The Montreal Witness Canada Prize Competition, 1890.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Group of two, both white metal. One holed (as often found), the other not. The intact piece AU, the holed one EF but light reverse scratches. 2 Pcs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Br 609. The Montreal Witness Canada Prize Competition, 1891.799 - Br 609. The Montreal Witness Canada Prize Competition, 1891.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Group of two, both aluminum. One holed (as often found), the other not. The intact piece Unc, the holed one EF+ with some staining. 2 Pcs. This is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Br 610 & 611.  Phelan and Landry tokens.800 - Br 610 & 611. Phelan and Landry tokens.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 610, brass, about VF; Br 611, copper, EF with some red. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Br 614 & 615. A pair of R.W.Williams tokens.801 - Br 614 & 615. A pair of R.W.Williams tokens.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 614, Brass, Unc; Br 615, Brass, EF. These pieces double as a numismatist's token, as Williams was an active collector whose collection was l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Br 615a.  Williams incused token.802 - Br 615a. Williams incused token.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Williams incused token For Glass Original Caxton Water. Brass. About EF. A scarce piece, possibly issued prior to the preceding die struck piece. Ex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 340.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Br 616, 617, 618, 619. St Leon Water.803 - Br 616, 617, 618, 619. St Leon Water.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Group of 5. Br 616, brass, EF; Br 617, Brass, AU, Ex:Henderson; Br 618, one white metal and about VF, the other brass and Unc; Br 619 aluminum, about
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Br 620. I. B. Durocher's Richelieu Hotel804 - Br 620. I. B. Durocher's Richelieu Hotel
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Brass, EF+. Ex:GBA 2 (July 2009), lot 1005. This is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Br 621 and 623. V(ital) R(aparie) Saloon tokens.805 - Br 621 and 623. V(ital) R(aparie) Saloon tokens.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 621, brass, VF; Br 623, aluminum, VF+, Ex:Henderson. The former used as pool checks at the hotel, the latter struck for collectors. 2 Pcs. This
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Br 624, 653, both Ex:Buckley.806 - Br 624, 653, both Ex:Buckley.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Two pieces from the 1981 Buckley collection sale (Lepczyk 43), both also Ex:Henderson. Br 624, brass, EF (Ex:Buckley, Lot 88); Br 653, brass, VF (Ex:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Br 625, 626, 627. G(edeon) N(ormandin), 5c. In Trade.807 - Br 625, 626, 627. G(edeon) N(ormandin), 5c. In Trade.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 625, brass, EF, uneven strike, Ex:Henderson; Br 626, brass, EF; Br 627, brass, AU, Ex:Kurt Kruger Sale 43, lot 1769, Ex:Henderson. 3 Pcs. This is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Br 630, 636. Laurin and Marchand numismatist cards.808 - Br 630, 636. Laurin and Marchand numismatist cards.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Br 630, Louis Laurin's card, brass, Unc; Br 636, J.O. Marchand's card, Pewter, EF, Ex:Torex Oct/87 auction, lot 228 and Ex:Henderson. 2 Pcs...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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